Feeding wild monkeys in Vietnam: When misplaced kindness causes lasting harm
Vietnam News 13:57 21/01/2026Following the recent incident of a foreign visitor wrapping ripe bananas around his body to approach and feed wild monkeys on Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, wildlife an expert has warned that such actions, regardless of intent, can inflict serious and long-term damage on wild monkey populations.
14th National Party Congress's opening: Great aspirations, steady steps
Vietnam News 08:34 21/01/2026Party General Secretary To Lam, head of the Documents Subcommittee, on behalf of the 13th Party Central Committee, on Tuesday presented its report on the documents submitted to the 14th National Congress, highlighting key issues and new points in the draft documents for the congress to consider, discuss and decide upon.
Local, int’l visitors captivated by traditional Tet festival in Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa
Travel 16:26 19/01/2026The Traditional Tet Festival is underway at the Nha Trang Ancient Craft Village in Nam Nha Trang Ward, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, drawing crowds of local and international visitors.
Vietnamese police, border guards rescue 2 foreign tourists from drowning
Vietnam News 12:06 19/01/2026Local police and border guard forces successfully rescued two foreign tourists who were swept out to sea while swimming in Hoa Xuan Commune, Dak Lak Province, Vietnam on Monday morning.
Vietnam U23s have never beaten China U23s in official football competition
Vietnam News 16:50 18/01/2026Head-to-head history shows a stark reality that Vietnam’s under-23 team have never defeated their Chinese peers in an official tournament.
Vietnam artisans strive to preserve mother-of-pearl inlay craft
In-Depth 14:42 18/01/2026In the heart of Vietnam’s former imperial capital Hue, Phan Tan Dat, a craftsman born in the 1990s, patiently spends his days sawing and polishing tiny fragments of shell, determined to keep alive the centuries-old mother-of-pearl inlay craft long associated with the city.
Authorities verify video of foreigner strapping bananas on body to tease wild monkeys in Da Nang
Vietnam News 14:21 18/01/2026Authorities in Da Nang City, central Vietnam are verifying a viral video showing a foreign man wrapping ripe bananas around his body to lure and tease wild monkeys on Son Tra Peninsula, sparking a debate on local social media.
Vietnam targets over $5.5bn in foreign loans for infrastructure in 2026 amid lagging disbursement
Economy 13:25 18/01/2026Vietnam plans to mobilize more than US$5.5 billion in foreign loans in 2026 to finance major national infrastructure projects, the Ministry of Finance said, noting that disbursement of the funds has been slow.
Swallows linger too long, foul streets in Vietnam’s Can Tho
Vietnam News 12:38 18/01/2026Tens of thousands of swallows lingering on power lines for weeks has turned parts of the former Soc Trang City, now Phu Loi Ward in Can Tho City in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region, into polluted hotspots, with bird droppings blanketing streets and sidewalks.
In Vietnam, wedding photo from 12 years ago brings couple, group of children together
Vietnam Life 11:31 18/01/2026Twelve years ago, a bride and groom invited a group of children into their wedding photos in Vietnam. This month, they found each other again.
Vietnam to face China in AFC U23 Asian Cup semifinals
Vietnam News 10:17 18/01/2026Following the conclusion of the final two quarterfinal matches on Saturday, the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup confirmed its four semifinalists, with Vietnam’s U23 team set to face China next Tuesday.
AI helps drive Vietnam’s export growth: HSBC
Economy 09:51 18/01/2026The global wave of artificial intelligence (AI) was credited with record export performance in economies such as Taiwan and South Korea in 2025 despite tariff pressures, and HSBC believed the same trend also supported Vietnam’s export growth.
